Puffed Quinoa Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Puffed Quinoa Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars! This easy, no-bake recipe combines the nutty crunch of quinoa puffs with creamy peanut butter and rich dark chocolate, resulting in a treat that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for a quick snack or a dessert to impress at gatherings, these vegan bars take just 20 minutes to prepare and require minimal effort. Whether you’re packing them in lunchboxes or serving them at parties, they will surely please everyone!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 – 3 ¼ cups quinoa puffs
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter
- 6 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp SO vanilla extract
- 2 tsp SO vanilla paste
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (vegan)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Extra flaky salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa puffs, peanut butter, hemp seeds, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form an even layer.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate for about 10-15 minutes until the chocolate firms up.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (42g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg